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We caught up with Somerset wicket-keeper Craig Kieswetter ahead of his side's trip to India for the inaugural Champions League to find out why he loves Lucy Pearl and Van Wilder.

Who is your sporting hero?

Marcus Trescothick. No doubt about it.

If you were not a cricketer, what would you be doing?

I would be a student, forever! I would be just like Van Wilder from the movie.

If your house was burning down, what one possession would you save?

Well, I cannot say what I want to say, but probably my mobile phone. I must not forget the charger too otherwise that would not be a good thing to take. Chuck in anything, that is fine, I am not fussed.

What is on your iPod at the moment?

Lucy Pearl all the way. It is good RnB and there is plenty more of that kind of music on there at the moment.

Who is your ideal woman?

I do not have a girlfriend so I am pretty keen on anything that is going. So, any ladies out there? As far as famous women go, I would say Cheryl Cole without any doubt! She is sensational.

If you could sit down for dinner with any three people, who would they be?

Nelson Mandela, Tiger Woods and Wayne Rooney.

What do you get up to in your spare time?

I love my golf; we all play a lot of it at Somerset. The best golfer is Tres or Peter Trego and the worst is most certainly Alfonso Thomas. Make sure you highlight that last bit! I also love to go out partying and spending time with friends and family - all of that kind of stuff.

What would be the title of your autobiography?

'Craig Kieswetter: Behind These Eyes' or 'Craig Kieswetter: Stories from the Dressing Room'.

What is your most annoying habit?

I am an absolute clean freak. I have the misfortune to sit next to Charl Willoughby and Mark Turner - probably the two most untidy, messy people around - so that is a nightmare! I hope you mention that to Charl later.

What is the worst music you have ever bought?

Probably Blink 182 when I was younger. The first album with all the good songs on it.

If you could advertise one product, what would it be?

True Religion jeans - they are the ones for me.

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